Top synonyms for “suppress”: bottle up, conquer, crush, inhibit, oppress, repress, stamp down, subdue.
Definitions
- (verb)lessen to the point of stopping“suppress a yawn”
- (verb)bring under control by force or authority“suppress a nascent uprising”
- (verb)put out of one's consciousness
- (verb)consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior“suppress a smile”
- (verb)come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority“The government oppresses political activists”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "suppress"?
Common synonyms for "suppress" include bottle up, conquer, crush, inhibit, oppress, repress. Our thesaurus lists 8 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "suppress" mean?
lessen to the point of stopping Example: "suppress a yawn"
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